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[QUOTE="MikeSU02, post: 4319914, member: 60"]
I would say Benny does have to focus on D and rebounding. Energy or not, he has to do those two things.

I'm not as big on transition because that is really dependent on team rebounding, outlets, ball handlers that can push and a team that is conditioned to be able to keep it up. I'd love to see it, just not banking on it.

With that said, Benny should be living above the rim - whether in transition or half court. I think he can be given opportunities within the O to get looks. But I haven't seen anything for him to get thrown a pass down on the block or the elbow and letting him cook. Or even coming off a screen for a catch and shoot.

Mintz is a willing passer it seems like. Joe can move the ball. Sy as well. I think Benny can be plenty involved as the ball should move more, but unless he's blowing up in practice, I'm not sure what warrants him getting looks to get him going. It'd be one thing if he was an all american defender and you threw him a look to thank him for his effort on the defensive end... but that's not the case.

I think Benny can be a good to great before he leaves Syracuse, but if he wants the ball handed to him to get him going, he has to show more. If there are a few set plays that get him looks at the rim to get him going - all for that.
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